"It Could Happen To You"- 1. Medium Swing 2. Bossa Nova. 3. Funk Groove 4. Backing a sax player

[@qz3bmz]

Wow, Ken, this session sure made my musical day. So much to absorb, yet is all so compelling and quite inspiring. So, here I go, back to listening & trying your voicings, and rhythms. Thanks lots for posting another great video.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for a greagt comment!

[@chetheflin7447]

First time hearing you play with a “rhythm section”. Great feel. Thanks.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, people say I don't' swing. What do they know?

[@andreasbreuss853]

over years watching your great videos - I am more a tb and sax player but it`s just fantastic your work thank you sir kent hewitt

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me!

[@michaeltoich1883]

After finally stumbling upon your videos today I can honestly say I’ve finally found the sound I’ve been looking for. I felt like I was at a dead end playing the same types classical/romantic/baroque and ragtime songs my whole life. Your lessons and sheet music are inspiring and I just wanted to say Thank You

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Hey Michael....I hear you, bro....thanks for joining the elite club of fans....I support you, and hope you will watch all my videos and grow in your musicianship!

[@marilynharris4118]

20:25 - "wait for your solo and it never happens..." HAHAHAHA!!! I love you, Kent!! You make me laugh, in addition to everything else you bring to the party!! THANKS, amigo!! ❤️ XO - M

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I love that when somebody really gets me. God bless, Marilyn! xox K

[@bonitaderosa3134]

LOVE this song and of course, your playing. Thanks so much:)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelsclafanimd1844]

I wish I had these videos when I was in high school and college band. 50 years too late.😀😀I love the swing version. Really great

[@brucejeric6701]

Me to!!!! 50 years late. Bug I’m not giving up

[@brucejeric6701]

Me to!!!! 50 years late. But I’m not giving up

[@MindField65]

Nice playing. I gots to learn to play this. Loving all the variations of how this song is played by so many people. But your versions of this song are tight👍

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you very much!

[@petegreenwood2793]

Lovely stuff!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thank you!

[@paulmcgrath2430]

Ken I absolutely love your entire approach to the different styles! GR8 presentation and thank you.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate that!

[@Mathcartney]

the album sceneris from ryo fukui cames instantly to my mind when you started to play, absolutelly well teached and played Mr Kent. Cheers from Brazil.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Yes, he is great. My favorite version is by Ahmad Jamal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKWYm6CegrJ3f6c

[@GME17i]

This was great ! Loved all segments but obviously focused on comping. Thank you so much. I have slowed up a bit with my learning curve but getting it back - and, as always, thanks to you🤗. “ It could Happen to you “ another one of my favorites 😊🎼🎶

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks, Corinne , I always appreciate your comments

[@TheZigzag1949]

Too beautiful, Kent.

[@guitargod6997]

Agua de beber from a deep well of experience and artistry. You take us to school but in a pleasurable way. Thanks! And it is remarkable how the style of interpretation can transform a song. Great comping on a tune from one of my favorite jazz composers.

[@Vicnsi]

Awesome 👍 This is so much fun, could listen to this music all day long!

[@izaqhazan]

Kent you are the best!!!

[@p1anosteve]

Great advice from someone with a life times worth of experience. So much to learn from this one video.

[@TheJohnMak]

You are just so cool Kent. I love it ..... awesome.

[@eduardosposito8052]

Thanks a lot Kent!!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

My pleasure!

[@MyArmHurtsBad]

Kent, where did you go, and what did you do after highschool? Where did you learn all of your knowledge?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm mostly self taught. I went to hear a lot of live jazz in NYC, but also bought and studied jazz records. I learned a lot playing gigs with good musicians. I had a few good teachers, and I got a music degree from UCONN, but that was mostly classical studies.

[@kelsopwnsnoob]

Kent I'm doing a night class and this is in the repertoire and boy I'm so glad I found this one of yours. I hope you and the wife are doing well. I just want you to know I'm grateful that you share your knowledge with the world :)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me, Kelso. and I'm glad to hear the video is helpful to you in your night class. Do well!

[@davewhitesax]

I saw trumpet player Dick Pearce's quartet play this in South London 5 or 6 years ago, probably at the Golden Dragon pub in Sydenham. As he's a bit bashful in public his pianist did the chatting. I'm struggling to remember his name; he died a year or two later. Anyway, this pianist, one of so many good ones in London, said to the audience, ''For our next tune we're going to play 'It Could Happen To You'. And by the looks of some of you, it already has!''. One of my favourite jazz jokes. The tune has become one of my favs; the Miles Davis Quintet version with Coltrane, Red Garland on piano, Paul Chambers on bass and Philly Joe Jones on drums is a great version. Perhaps my love of this tune is linked to my learning the piano with Kent or because of the joke. Who knows. Anyway, I'm going to try to learn it today! That'll frighten the cat away! 'Come BACK Snowy!'

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's a cool line....I'll remember that if I ever get another gig where I'm the leader. I've been to London, but never played in England, only Italy, Austria, Germany, and France. I ;oved those Miles albums...that's how we learned the tunes.

[@daveadams5]

Kent, you sound great playing with "those BIAB boys"! Always enjoy your playing and your intros and intros. We too over here in Merry Old England have had some bad snow recently and more is expected tonight! Keep up the great work you are doing with the videos, they truly are inspirational. Thankyou. Hang loose buddy!

[@mgmityu]

Medium swing: 1:49, Bossanova: 7:13, Funky groove: 12:02

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the markings!

[@nhdyz]

You make it look so easy brother

[@nopetellingnothing45]

I'm a classical pianist just getting started in jazz theory (and practice!) and it's almost frustrating how easily he can do all these marvelous complex things like it was nothing. Love you Kent!

[@brucejeric6701]

Once again, loved the lesson and you ALWAYS make me laugh. Playing in a band and the guitar player or whomever takes 200!chorus solo and your waiting for your turn that never comes= learn to comp brother!!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I'm glad you pointed out that comment...you're right on me, Bruce...thanks!

[@bunchui4254]

Superb 🎉

[@chisownd4264]

Always easy to understand...THANKYOU

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I appreciate the comment!

[@MrIcelander]

It may not have been the intended purpose of this 'lesson', but this has quite the "value of arrangements" to gain from it on top of anything else :) And man, those _sunglasses_ ! B-)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for the comment...yes, with BIAB you create the arrangement that you want, except I still have a lot to learn about it.

[@dangfd551]

Funk rhythm BIAB sounding 🌽 but you still find a way to say something beautiful and tasteful sounding through it. I know this is an older video, but have you tried any new tech for backing? Nothing beats a real band, but I also like the idea of playing along with recordings of great musicians! Drumgenius is okay app for usable drum loops

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks....watch my newer videos...because I have upgraded my BIAB backing tracks.

[@genuinefreewilly5706]

That was great, I love the Bossa Nova version Kent. I really need a new keyboard, and looking for something, I have an old workstation with sketchy buttons a nightmare to program. I am looking for a some a variety of styles, blue tooth capability not too cheesy good sounds, has to be portable as I am always dragging my clunky old triton around I can deal with computers but they take the fun and spontenaity out of playing on the fly Surprises me how good your piano sounds with Band in a Box, tasteful songs and playing

[@MaxTooney]

I had a feeling you would have fun with Band-in-a-Box. (I'm sure you're anxiously awaiting their Chet Baker extension, so that virtual Chet can complain about the accompaniment being too loud.)

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Max, what a memory!...you remember my (or should I say ADEM) bits better than anyone. I don't know how much I'm going to enjoy BIAB if I can't program the bass lines. Is there another option?

[@dazbethell]

Time On My Hands is my new favourite album!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Thanks for telling me, Darren..much appreciated!

[@dazbethell]

Sent you an email. Hope you got it!

[@bmer2t]

Thank, Ken ... most helpful!

[@joejazz67]

thanks great stuff as always may have to look into band in a box been using ireal pro

[@KentHewittpiano88]

I think BIAB has real samples of actual name musicians and I believe backing tracks on KZbin does the same, so the quality of the instruments and playing is better.

[@brucejeric6701]

⁠I agree with you kent. But I always havd to use iReal pro. I got band in the box but it’s way over my head. Like most tech stuff. Then it takes thd fun out of playing and practicing. Wish I had young people around thst could teach me this shit. ButI’m alone on a farm in ohio and rarely go out.

[@peterklo5119]

Thanks a lot. That´s so inspiring!

[@lucas34540]

Awesome!

[@ilirianp.ahmeti9806]

What version of Band in a box do you use? many thanks!

[@KentHewittpiano88]

Just the current version!

[@imalamboman12]

Hey Kent, could you please do some Hank Jones tutorials?

[@우짓쨔웃쨰]

2:50

[@hyperbolemasterkerry1307]

When you first uploaded, I got a notification and started listening while making notes. those comments are gone because you deleted your first upload. I don't know what you might've changed, but here is a new set of comments based on listening to this a second time. This is fun listening to the various genre of style. The fact that you're a genius allows you to do this is so admirable. I totally dig the big band swing zone that you did with the first. Bossa nova on the second I think may be my favorite, probably because I am a percussionist. The funky groove version feels like pure clean jazz that I enjoy when you play so much. Whoever did the saxophone on the fourth version was not doing just a practice session, there were really wailing on that sax and it sounded great. Is this ' band in a box' a brand-name or a type of software or what? Could you describe what it is and what it does? I assume the band in a box can do much more then these 4 demos, and I hope you put out some more of this type of video using it.

[@markbra]

Thanks, What`s the song you use on the Intro,if you please?

[@TechTins_Projects]

Trying to learn piano but have so much problems with fingers aching all time. I rest them and now to just twenty minutes use a day. Do you have any tips?

[@darlingfarm9525]

Tech Tins you have to play with very relaxed muscles and technique to avoid getting sore. Just hang in there. It takes time but it’s worth it

[@TechTins_Projects]

GRAUT MUSIC : Thank you for very kind words.

[@p1anosteve]

Hi it's me again. Yes relaxation is the key. Only use the muscles essential for the specific action you make all others being totally relaxed, and immediately the note has been played relax the fingers (you need just the weight of the fingers supported by the hand and arm to hold a key down) Think of the relaxation needed for a good golf swing and you'll get the idea. Don't raise your fingers to play use the weight of your hand and arm. Think of your hand as a light hammer swinging down with the fingers poised for the striking the keys. The piano is a percussion instrument and should be played kinetically (if there is such a word). Also look into the Taubman method of using rotation of the hand. Good luck you will get there eventually, and when you do, you will suddenly feel and light when you play and be able to play much faster.

[@TechTins_Projects]

High Steve, thank you very much. Nice to hear from you again. I see you must be subbed to the same cool channels as I.

[@dieppham3757]

what is that intro song called?

[@KentHewittpiano88]

That's called "Never Let Me Go" ...it's from my trio album Time On My Hands.

[@brucejeric6701]

Can’t find this tunes either in my fake books.

[@KentHewittpiano88]

It's in fake books ...most of which I do have...write to my email.

[@CarltonMoxley]

Wow you surprise me I thought you are a dinosaur How many songs Did you recognize already in there The mix was perfect Did you get the full version or the scaled-down one

[@marcosquito]

Snow there ? Here in Brazil is 33 celsius, hot and warm, every day there s a thunder storm at the end of the day